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EDWARD S BESSMAN M.D.
NPI 1629034590
Emergency Medicine in Baltimore, MD

Active since April 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21224(410) 550-0350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Edward S Bessman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

EDWARD S BESSMAN M.D. (NPI 1629034590) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D28684) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629034590
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameEDWARD S BESSMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address4940 EASTERN AVEBaltimore, MD 21224-2735
Mailing AddressPo Box 64362Baltimore, MD 21264-4362
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1629034590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MD · D28684
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4940 EASTERN AVE, Baltimore, MD 21224

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Edward S Bessman M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6406988088
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100716000627
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
105 services102 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
36 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210029
Location4940 Eastern AvenueBaltimore, MD 21224 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21224 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.08 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $23.52 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
4940 EASTERN AVE, MFL BLDG, WEST TOWER, 6TH FLOOR
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Otolaryngology
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Physician Assistant
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Surgery
4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Edward Bessman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Bessman is 1629034590. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Edward Bessman located?

Edward Bessman practices at 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224. The listed phone number is (410) 550-0350.

What is Edward Bessman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Edward Bessman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Bessman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Is Edward Bessman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Bessman is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Bessman was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.